Western United FC vs Auckland FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western United FC vs Auckland FC — A League at Wyndham Regional Football Facility.
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Auckland FC 26 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Elder
- Referee Joanna Charaktis (Australia)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 26 | 48 |
| 2 | Adelaide United FC | 26 | 43 |
| 3 | Auckland FC | 26 | 42 |
| 4 | Melbourne Victory FC | 26 | 40 |
| 5 | Sydney FC | 26 | 39 |
| 6 | Melbourne City FC | 26 | 38 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 26 | 34 |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 26 | 33 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 26 | 32 |
| 10 | Perth Glory FC | 26 | 31 |
| 11 | Brisbane Roar FC | 26 | 26 |
| 12 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Auckland FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 27 Apr | Sydney FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | Perth Glory FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 6–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Western United FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 27 Apr | Perth Glory FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Apr | Sydney FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Mar | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Auckland FC get us underway at Wyndham Regional Football Facility.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Western United FC and Auckland FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Auckland FC that had 55 games and scored 58 goals.
- 18' Michael Ruhs puts Western United FC on the lead.
- 23' Noah Botic is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 28' It looks surprising Auckland FC does not make any changes. Callan Elliot has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Francis De Vries on 30 minutes.
- 35' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 40' Neyder Moreno needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Yellow cards this season.
- 45' A quiet spell here at Wyndham Regional Football Facility. Western United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 46' Jordan Lauton has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rhys Bozinovski on 46 minute.
- 49' Against the run of play, Angus Thurgate has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 54' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Western United FC and Auckland FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 57' Controversy at the stadium! Michael Ruhs argues furiously but the card stands.
- 62' Brilliant from the ! Neyder Moreno makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 62.
- 67' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 70' Jesse Randall is ready to make an impact after coming on for Max Mata at the 70 minute mark.
- 72' Abel Walatee is replacing Riku Danzaki for the Western United FC side.
- 74' Angus Thurgate catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 74.
- 78' That is a card for Western United FC. Abel Walatee will be fuming at that decision.
- 81' Time for substitution for Auckland FC. Nando Pijnaker is replaced by Tommy Smith.
- 83' A tactical swap from Western United FC — Charbel Shamoon on, Angus Thurgate off on 83 minutes.
- 85' The crowd applauds Matthew Grimaldi as he leaves the pitch. Ramy Najjarine steps in for Western United FC.
- 90' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Auckland FC.
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 32
- 17
- 6
- 4
-
77
Riku Danzaki ↓ Abel Walatee 72'
-
24
Michael Ruhs ↓ Oliver Lavale 72'
-
23
Rhys Bozinovski ↓ Jordan Lauton 46'
- 19
- 10
- 30
Bench
-
7
Ramy Najjarine ↑ 85'
-
44
Jordan Lauton ↑ 46'
- 70
-
29
Charbel Shamoon ↑ 83'
- 37
-
20
Abel Walatee ↑ 72'
-
5
Oliver Lavale ↑ 72'
Coach
John Aloisi
Auckland FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 6
- 27
-
9
Max Mata ↓ Jesse Randall 70'
-
4
Nando Pijnaker ↓ Tommy Smith 81'
- 23
- 12
-
11
Marlee Francois ↓ Neyder Moreno 46'
- 10
- 15
-
28
Luis Gallegos ↓ Jake Brimmer 46'
Bench
- 1
-
22
Jake Brimmer ↑ 46'
-
5
Tommy Smith ↑ 81'
-
17
Callan Elliot ↑ 46'
-
25
Neyder Moreno ↑ 46'
- 7
-
21
Jesse Randall ↑ 70'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Noah Botic | 2 |
| Angus Thurgate | 1 |
| Michael Ruhs | 1 |
| Oliver Lavale | 1 |
| Neyder Moreno | 1 |
| Jesse Randall | 1 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 1 |
| Riku Danzaki | 1 |
Head to Head
Western United FC Form
2025-05-03
Western United FC
4–2
Auckland FC
W
2025-04-27
Western United FC
1–0
Sydney FC
W
2025-04-17
Brisbane Roar FC
2–1
Western United FC
L
2025-04-13
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–0
Western United FC
L
2025-04-05
Western United FC
3–1
Perth Glory FC
W
2025-03-16
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–6
Western United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.91
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Auckland FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Auckland FC
49%
Western United FC or Auckland FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Western United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 0
5.7%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Auckland FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 21% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.